31 May 2010, 15:29 | #1 |
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Problem using RGB-VGA adapter
Hallo everyone! I got a problem using VGA - monitors with my A1200.
I connected the monitor via a RGB-VGA adapter and set up the screen mode (by using a standard tv). Everything worked fine until after about 15 minutes the screen started to act strange and then turned black completely. There was no message from the VGA - monitor like "no signal" or something. I tried Multiscan, DblPAL and DblNTSC modes, all with the same effect. Also i moved VGAonly to Devs/Monitors but it seems to do nothing. What is it good for by the way? Another monitor i connected behaved exactly the same. A third one didn´t want to display anything. A TFT screen kinda worked but the picture was terrible. Thats why i´m guessing its not about the monitor itsself. Anyone who can help me out? |
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Move both VGAOnly and Multiscan to Devs/Montitors, reboot and try Multiscan:Productivity.
VGAOnly only works in conjunction with the other drivers. When present, it slightly changes the frequencies of the other drivers. It does not appear as a mode by itself. |
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Hi Thomas, thanks for the reply!
That´s exactly what i did, but still the screen turns black after about 15 minutes. It also does some weird flashing before it stops working. I just used the workbench screen, no games etc. It´s the same with all the different monitors i tried. Isn´t there a trick like an aminet tool or something? I was going to use the adapter solution until i can find a scandoubler. I wanted to wait because i read there will be new Indivisions in autumn. |
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??? Ok, i will test it with my A600 and see what happens. The A1200 seems to work fine, no heat or anything. It keeps running just normal, i think.
EDIT: The A600 is running for some time now and doesn´t have any problems. Mhm... It should be the A1200 then. What could it be?? Does it matter, when i am not using VGA monitors? (There is a Blizzard 030/50 installed, CF HD, no external stuff) Last edited by Vegas; 01 June 2010 at 00:51. |
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I removed the blizzard and tried another power supply but nothing changed. Then i overlooked the motherboard but it looks fine to me.
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Is it even worth it, the Amiga is running fine in native screenmode? Well, i guess it´s just a matter of time until other problems will appear, isn´t it? |
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i think there are people in Germany that could help you, the capacitors themselves are dirt cheap, so its just paying for an hours work for someone to do it for you. As always its a crap shoot how long they last before failure. Most capacitors are rated for 1000 - 2000 hours use, thats not really a long time. |
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Thanks a lot for your advice! I just saw that amigakit is offering capacitor replacement. So, maybe i go for this option. Meanwhile i am going to use another mobo.
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Hopefully thats the problem, if not, then you still will have improved your 1200 by replacing the caps and also preventing any future leakage damage. |
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You shouldn't blindly shoot into the dark but rather ask an expert first. Register at www.a1k.org/forum and ask your question there. If somebody named Botfixer replies, you are on the winner's street. |
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Do you find a problem with my logic Thomas ?. and also insinuate that i do not have a clue what i am talking about. I try not to stab blindly at a problem. Without having the machine in front of you to troubleshoot it is hard to be more specific when you depend on the information provided by the user. I dont think there is anything wrong with my diagnosis, it is hardware error and you need to start somewhere. A troubleshooting flowchart has to start somewhere, and for reasons of cost you always try to start at the simplest, cheapest, most frequently reported errors to try to solve the problem |
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Good that you did get it, but on a more relevent note, does your A1200 have a smell inside it like fish, or a very acrid smell? Problems with capacitors and subsequent failure of circuitry can happen. Also does it improve by gently tapping the top of the A1200 with your finger?
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There was a suggestion, that it might be a heat - problem. But when i ran the board without any casing, it still behaved the same. |
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@ Thomas: Do you have an idea if there is somebody who could check the board? I don´t know what i should do with it apart from that.
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